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	Week of December 1, 2008 Features | Student Affairs Academics | Career | Clubs & Organizations FEATURES End of Semester Treats! Beginning Thursday, December 4th In celebration of the end of the Fall semester, the MBA Programs office invites you to enjoy cookies and warm beverages in the MBA Programs office (suite 1-110) from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Please stop by and enjoy!  - Thursday, Dec. 4th  - Saturday, Dec. 6th   - Monday, Dec. 8th  - Tuesday, Dec. 9th  - Wednesday, Dec.10th Mark you Calendars: Carlson MBA Charity Auction Friday, February 20th, 6pm - 10pm, McNamara Center Registration details coming soon! If you have questions or would like to donate auction items, please contact Holly Kellar at kellar025@umn.edu Appetizers on Us at Corner Bar! We know that some of the best networking often happens informally after classes end. To help support community and social opportunitites, the MBA Programs office has arranged an agreement with Corner Bar to support groups of students with partial funds for non-alcholic purchases. All you need to do is identify the date your group of MBAs will be getting together and the names of those in your party. Have a group leader email this information to Jessica Mclain, mclai003@umn.edu, for consideration at least 2 days in advance! If approved, a voucher will need to be picked up in the MBA Programs office, suite 1-110.  Back to top>> STUDENT AFFAIRS Fifth Annual Minority MBA Case Competition February 27th - March 1st, 2009 The Carlson School has been invited to the 5th Annual Minority MBA Case Competition, hosted by the Office of Minority Student Services, Fisher College of Business (Ohio State). The case will address business issues with diverse implications at either a national or international level. The purpose of Key Foundation's minority emphasis is to highlight students from historically underrepresented populations, though all MBA students are eligible to be considered. If interest in the competition exceeds capacity, the MBA Programs Office will facilitate selection of the team. If you would like to be considered for participation in this case competition, please fill out the Minority MBA Case Competition form. OMS Spring Elective Offering OMS 6072: Managing Technologies in the Supply Chain (Spring Semester, 5:45-9:05, Wed; 4 cr) The course will prepare students to make informed decisions on realizing the potential of existing technologies in organizations, especially in times of economic downturn; selecting new technologies, nurturing their adoption and ensuring the exploitation. Specific industry supply chains will be used to analyze, in-depth, strategic decisions related to the development and implementation of technologies in the context of supply chains that span both developed and emerging economies, with a particular emphasis on contemporary issues such as offshoring, outsourcing, and supply chain security. For more details on the course, contact the instructor: Professor K. K. Sinha, ksinha@umn.edu. IT Student Services Update: Gartner Research Database Did you know that all Carlson students are eligible to access Gartner Research online? Gartner clients include many large corporations and government agencies, as well as technology companies and the investment community. The company consists of Research, Executive Programs, Consulting and Events. Founded in 1979, Gartner has 4,000 associates, including 1,200 research analysts and consultants in 75 countries worldwide. (reference Wikipedia) NOTE: You can only access this database on the University network. (LAN or Wireless). Questions? Contact Corrie Bozung, IT Student Services Manager at bozun001@umn.edu Back to top>> ACADEMICS Sessions at Starbucks - Academic Advising - Wednesday, December 3, 4:45pm - 5:40pm Join B. Bea Rajsombath, Associate Director of Academic Advising, over a cup of coffee for informal focus groups on the development of Academic Advising. To reserve your spot, call 612-626-9386 or email B. Bea Rajsombath and indicate the session date in which you want to participate. Coffee is on us! Summer Study Abroad Opportunities Apps accepted online: January 2-30, 2009 (rolling) Have you considered studying abroad next Summer? International Programs is excited to announce our Summer 2009 lineup - Copenhagen, France, Cologne and Vienna Summer Program. These programs offer the chance to study abroad for 2, 3, 4, or 6 weeks and to earn up to 8 credits to your degree (varies by program). All programs provide the opportunity to study at a partner university and to take classes with a diverse group of international students from around the world. Contact International Programs to learn more! Back to top>> CAREER Tip of the Week During this busy recruiting season, it is critical to keep in mind that the interview begins from your very first contact with an employer, be it a resume, phone call or initial meeting. This also applies to interview follow-up, specifically the very important thank you letter. According to a Vault survey, up to 30% of all candidates do not send a thank you letter, while 36% of hiring managers indicate that a thank you letter can help a candidate's prospects. Clearly, a thank you note is essential! It comes down to relationship building. The candidate who sends a thank you is continuing to build a relationship with that employer, regardless of whether they receive an offer. So, be sure to send a customized letter within 24-48 hours of every interview to every person with whom you interviewed. However, for on campus interviews, the GBCC recommends sending it by email within a few hours of the meeting. Email your thank you if the decision timeline is tight and you know that the company is open to email thank you letters. When in doubt, word process or handwrite it using conservative stationary that matches your resume. Finally, consider the words of one recruiter: "When I was hiring, anyone who didn't send a thank you was off my list. It showed that they lacked the kind of follow up I expected." Graduating Students Who Participated in Fall 2008 On-Campus Recruiting Please Enter Job Offer information into CARS! We request that you enter your offer information whether the offer(s) originated from on-campus recruiting, external job postings, your own organization or other resources. This information is completely confidential and used only to gauge outcomes for PTMBA graduates. If you have any questions about entering your offers into The Edge, please contact Allison Corkey, corke004@umn.edu, in the Graduate Business Career Center, 2-100 Hanson Hall. Saturday Career Coaching Appointments Dec. 6th, morning & early afternoon, Room: 1-110 CSOM Schedule a consultation for any career issues from resume consultation to interviewing techniques to career positioning. Appointments can be conducted in person or by phone. To schedule an appointment, call the Graduate Business Career Center front desk at 612-624-0011 Back to top>> CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Visit the MBA Student Life page to learn more about Carlson Clubs & Organizations. SAVE THE DATE - Upcoming Events! Timberwolves Game v. New Orleans Friday, January 23rd, 2009 The MBA Programs Office is hosting a Timbewolves game for MBA students and their guests. The event is $10 per person, and includes a game ticket, tour of the corporate facilities, a meet and greet with the Timberwolves President and a picture on the Target Center center court. Sign up in the MBA Programs Office, 1-110. Deadline is January 21st. Questions? Contact Vanessa Witt, wittx068@umm.edu Bowling at Elsie's Sunday, February 8th, 2009 The MBA Programs Office is hosting an afternoon of bowling at Elsie's (www.elsies.com) for Part-Time MBA students and their guests, on Sunday February 8th at 1:00pm. Registration is $5 for students and $10 for guests. This price includes shoe rental, two games of bowling and some appetizers. Please sign up in the MBA Programs Office (1-110), the last day to sign up is Monday, February 2nd. Questions? Contact Vanessa Witt, wittx068@umn.edu Carlson MBA Charity Auction Friday, February 20th, 6pm - 10pm, McNamara Center Registration details coming soon! If you have questions or would like to donate auction items, please contact Holly Kellar at kellar025@umn.edu Back to top>> Contact Us | Submit Content Tools & Resources | Archives			Remember to check your MyU portal and Events Calendar for the latest news and events happening around the Carlson School. First Tuesday - Dec. 2nd John Taft, Co-chair and Head, RBC US Wealth Management Mr. Taft will talk about the new financial world order, and what this will mean for corporations and investors alike. For more information and to register, click here First Friday - December 5th Kieran's Irish Pub 330 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN RSVP online and a $7.00 entrance free will be collected at the door. Don't forget your business cards! International Programs Selling 2009 Calendars! The calendars are for sale for $12 plus 7.5% sales tax ($12.89). For every five calendars someone purchases - they will get the sixth one for free! Calendars can be purchased at the International Programs Office during regular business hours (8am - 5pm) in suite 2-210. If you need to make arrangements for after 5pm, please contact Wendy Witherspoon at withe031@umn.edu  Office Hours Located in 1-110, the MBA Student Affairs Office is your one-stop resource for classroom supplies, copies, forms, and drop off. Have questions answered by our MBA staff. MBA Programs Office Hours: Thru December 18th Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 7:30pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday: 7:30am - 4:00pm Semester Ends December 18th! Office Hours (excluding holidays) until January 20th, 2009 are: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturdays: Closed Carlson Dining & Starbucks Hours.  Bleeker Street: 7am - 8pm (Mon-Fri) Grill & Zoca: 11am - 2pm (Mon-Fri) Bistro Cafe (HHH): 11:30am -1:30pm (Mon-Fri)   Starbucks (2-201 HMH): 7am - 8 pm (Mon-Th) 3 pm (Fri), 2 pm (Sat) * Everything closed on University Holidays and closes at 2pm the day before any Holiday. Office Hours for Academic Advising The office hours for Academic Advising during the Fall 2008 term are: - Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays: 8:00am - 4:30pm - Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 10:00am - 6:30pm - Select Saturdays: 9:00am - 2:00pm (Nov. 22 & Dec. 6) Tools & Resources Visit the Part-Time MBA Tools & Resources page for a complete listing. Carlson School Merchandise Carlson School merchandise can be purchased at costore.com/carlsonstore Case Competitions For additional information on these, and future case competitions, please visit this website - Minority MBA Case Competition.  Applications due Dec. 5, 2008. - Global Social Venture Business Plan Competition. Executive Summary due January 21, 2009. - L'Oreal Ultimate Business Game Registration open until January 5th, 2009 MBA Student Highlights Learn about what's happening with students in our MBA community through this monthly listing of news and announcements on career changes, community recognition, honors/awards, and personal notes. Visit the Student Highlight page to see who we are currently highlighting. December Parking Due to events on the West Bank, the 21st Ave. ramp will have event-rate parking of $6.00 upon entrance on the evenings of December 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 11th and 15th. For additional information on parking, please visit this page.
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